Do You Hear What I Hear?

We hear a lot about how much kids are irresponsible, doing drugs, not going to school, anything negative we hear a lot about when it comes to our children. But what part are we playing in all this negativity. I was listening to a radio program this morning, and the children were speaking on the lack of parents listening to what they have to say. Now don't get me wrong I come from the children should be seen and not heard era, and I've raised my children up in the same manner. But with a twst! I have actually allowed my children to have an opinion, and in the right setting they are allowed to express their opinions. I'm not talking about disrespect, I'm talking about a child needing to me know how they feel when something has gone wrong during their day. Perfect example is my 16 year old daughter, and her french teacher. We will leave out names, because they are unimportant. But her teacher has been in the school system long enough to teach three of my nine chilren french. And she has progressively gotten worse. So I get notes via email saying how my daughter doesn't turn in her homework, how she needs to improve. So I take the responsible road and discuss this with my daughter, and we get her set up with tutoring. I take it a step further and I monitor her homework, make sure she does all of her assignments, and that they get turned in. Now my daughter cares about her education, her intention is to go to college to a degree in social work. She knows that there is no way to get there without an education, so college is her next course of action after high school. And she is not one of our typical problem children that come from a poor family, a ghetto neighborhood, neglectful parent(s), none of the typical stereotypes. Two weeks later I am getting more emails saying the same thing, she needs to work harder, she needs to improve, etc. My daughter has explained to me about the teacher, her behavior in class, and that she is not the only one having a problem with this teacher. I later find out through investigation that she was absolutely right. My boys had to remind me of this teacher, and I remember staying up late at night with one of my sons studying for this class. Thank GOD I studied French when I was in high school! My point is I gave my daughter the benefit of the doubt, and instead of jumping all over her and telling her how she is not working hard enough. I took the time to check out the issue, and discovered that she was telling the truth. The schools administration laughs at this very same teacher because they know her method of teaching is very, very poor. And by the grace of GOD she is retiring this year. Now my daughter has to take the class over, but at least having a different teacher will give her an advantage! Listen to your children parents, they have something to say that is worth listening too. And I know we are grown up and we have been through a few things to know what we are talking about. But children know a few things too! If it wasn't for my children I wouldn't know what was being said around me in public sometimes. The new slang is way over my head! Just think about it! Do you hear what I hear?

WHAT AND WHO IS GODDESS ?

WHAT AND WHO IS GODDESS ?


First of all, let me ask..... haven't you ever felt like one ? Many have asked and it appears that a few know what a Goddess is. Actually she's "You", but if you don't know this.., she needs to be developed ! Let me bring some clarity..., Goddesses Blessing Goddesses is not associated with demonology or an evil antichrist, come to escort you to hell if you get involved with her. Why are we so fearful and find this hard to consider in raising ourselves to a Goddess Stature or higher level of awareness for self ? Could it be that we've been knocked down and put down for so long, that we could never fathom coming from royalty ? Wonder who's been telling you that ! Lets not put her in the same category as some European witch or pagan Goddess that society wants you to be eager to grasp as a mindset. If you were to make any kind of comparison, it should be Isis or any number of great African Goddesses, ...the original ones, who you're a carbon copy of. You can visit the internet and find every kind of Goddess that you can imagine there ,from any spectrum you choose. Every culture has one, and guess what ? They worship and adore her ! Actually, Goddess has been around since the beginning and before earth time ,and was the highest form of deity that ever existed known to "MANKIND". I thought I would take this opportunity to explain to you "OUR" concept of Goddesses Blessing Goddesses, the "Organization", especially since some of you have joined and have yet to participate, this way you will know what we're about and have some idea what you signed up for. We are an organization designed to help women discover their finer qualities, rid themselves of negative influences and help them to connect with a greater self of " Well Being". And yes, discovering her Goddess within. We even find the resources she may need in her life journey or current situation. Every woman has, or have had some type of 1.body pain, and they need to know how to release it, if they are to move forward , better themselves, and keep up with the world of today. Instead, we take pleasure in holding on to it like an out-dated suit, fearful that it'll be back in style. Black Women have more of it than any women on the planet. Still finding it hard to relate to each other, and in being her natural "SELF". We reconize that this body-pain is destructive to our well being, keeps us from being whole, and stunts growth of anything that crosses it's path. We won't even talk about how it has slowed progress, it effects how we feel about ourselves. We also reconize that anxiety and stress effect women the most however,there's other methods available beside medicine for finding cures and treatments. We are committed to this mission and feel that as women collectively, we should be making the investments in each other that improve womens's lives through education, spiritual support, growth, and making sure all women are well. Which could only mean that our children will be well and future generations will continue to reap the benefits. But still ,we, as a whole, DON'T YET GET IT ! What is it going to take ? Let me ask you, what are you doing for us ? Do you plan on doing something ,someday that'll be constructive for our future ? Besides praying, hating and looking for something for nothing ? Furthermore, let me also bring clarity, (before you try and come at me ), there's nothing wrong with prayer, but we're suppose to put "Action" behind it ! As Sisters, we talk a good game with this thing called "Unity", but we don't walk the walk. Mostly ,especially here sometimes it seems to be about personal gain and what it is another can do for you. And when you try to give something genuine, no one can tell because there's a lot of takers. Some people here, believe that the more they make friends, the more they'll sell their products. Is that all anything is worth to you ? A profit ? When it comes to explaining the Goddess concept, only a seasoned, mature Goddess can reconize and has a developed ,all-seeing eye as to what is being said here, for she has lived life as knowing one....., HERSELF. Well hopefully you will too, in time,come into the understanding that Goddesses Blessing Goddesses is something we all as women need to buy into......... Divine Sisterhood, really loving one another, and accepting the fact that you are a Goddess too ! She's been waiting !

1. collective female body pain : A condition found in most women as a whole. Resonating from past or present negative life experiences. Can be caused from mental or physical abuse, trauma, or degradation of character. Lowered self-esteem.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS AN EPIDEMIC !

I already knew all of this when I first blogged on Rihanna, evidently we are not on the same page from responses garnered, act like you know. » Domestic Violence Toolkit » Statistical Publications. Too many people continue to believe that Domestic Violence is a private matter between a couple, rather than a criminal offense that merits a strong and swift response. Even today, the victim of a domestic assault runs the risk of being asked, "What did you do to make your husband angry?" This questions implies the victim is to blame for this abuse. People from all walks of life in our society must be educated about the role they can play in curbing acts of domestic violence. We have to end the silence and change our attitudes toward domestic violence. These crimes are serious. National statistics show that the level of violence escalates as time goes on in these types of relationships. Many police departments cite domestic violence as their number one problem.

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GODDESS MICHELLE OBAMA

First Lady her Accomplishments Speak in and of themselves.


MICHELLE LAVAUGHN ROBINSON OBAMA Birth: Chicago, Illinois 17 January, 1964 *Michelle Obama is the third First Lady born in Chicago, Illinois, after Betty Ford (1918) and Hillary Clinton (1947). Although Nancy Reagan identifies herself as a Chicagoan she was born in Flushing, Queens, New York and spent her childhood in Bethesda, Maryland. Nancy Reagan did spend her adolescent and teenage years in Chicago where she was adopted by her stepfather to whom her mother had remarried. Mary Lincoln also identified herself as a Chicagoan in the first years of her widowhood, having assumed residency in Chicago, first in rented quarters and then in purchasing a home there. She was born in Kentucky and spent her young adult years in Springfield, Illinois. Father: Fraser Robinson III, born 1 August 1935, Chicago, Illinois; City of Chicago Waterworks, pump worker and Democratic Party precinct captain (volunteer); died 6 March 1991 Mother: Marian Shields Robinson, born July 1937, Chicago, Illinois; married to Fraser Robinson, 1960 in Chicago; a stay-at-home mother while her children were young, Mrs. Robinson later worked as secretary in the offices of Spiegel Catalogue until the 2008 presidential election *Marian Robinson is only the third First Lady’s mother to take up official residence in the White House, following Madge Wallace and Minnie Doud, the mothers of Bess Truman and Mamie Eisenhower, respectively. However, Juliana Gardiner and Emma Folsom, the mothers of Julia Tyler and Frances Cleveland, respectively, also made lengthy stays which might be considered residency. Ancestry: African. Although Michelle Obama’s genealogy has not yet been extensively researched, it is known that at least one of her paternal great-great-grandfathers, James Robinson had been enslaved in Georgetown, South Carolina. In one speech while President Obama was campaigning, he indicated that there is also descent in his wife’s family from a European-American ancestor. Birth Order and Siblings: second child, one brother; Craig Robinson, born April 1962, currently head coach of the University of Oregon men’s basketball Physical Appearance: Brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet, 11 inches tall *Michelle Obama stands at the same height as Eleanor Roosevelt, making them both equally the tallest First Ladies Religious Affiliation: United Church of Christ Education: Bryn Mawr Elementary School (renamed Bouchet Academy), Chicago, Illinois, 1970-1977. Michelle Robinson was such an excellent student that she was able to skip the second grade. In 1975, while enrolled in the sixth grade, she was chosen for a “gifted student” program which permitted her the chance to take advanced biology and French classes at Kennedy-King Community College. Whitney Young Magnet High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1977-1981. Based on her academic excellence, Michelle Robinson was given the chance to attend the first “magnet” high school in Chicago, which afforded students a greater depth and breadth of study with a focus on college preparedness. As a student here, Michelle Robinson was enrolled in advanced-placement classes, was invited and joined the National Honor Society, and served as Student Council Treasurer. Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, 1981-1985, bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with a minor degree in African-American Studies. She worked with both the Third World Center and belonged to the Organization of Black Unity, an African-American student group. She graduated cum laude. Harvard Law School, Juris doctor degree, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1985-1988. While in attendance, Michelle Robinson joined the Black Law Students Association, which often brought speaks to campus, addressing legal issues and career guidance. Occupation before Marriage: As a young girl, Michelle Robinson has household chores for which she was responsible and shared with her brother. Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Understanding (formerly, Third World Center), Princeton, New Jersey, 1981-1985. While at Princeton University, Michelle Robinson enrolled in a work-study program, helping to earn part of her tuition. She worked at the center, creating an after-school reading program for the children of the manual workers of the university. Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1985-1988. While in law school, Michelle Robinson worked to help local residents unable to afford legal advice and representation, on issues ranging from divorce, custody and tenant rights. Associate Attorney, Sidley & Austin, 1988-1991. Upon graduating from Harvard Law School, Michelle Robinson accepted a job as an associate attorney in the Chicago offices of the law firm Sidley & Austin, where she specialized in intellectual property rights and marketing, representing clients that included AT&T and Union Carbide. Assistant to the Mayor, City of Chicago, 1991-1992. Although her work as an attorney enabled Michelle Obama to meet the substantial monetary debt resulting from her college and law school educations, the death of both her father and a friend provoked a focus on her priorities and values, leading her to determine to build a career in community service. She took a position in this line of professional work as an assistant in the office of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, where she was employed for a year before moving to another position within the city government. Drawing on her business experience from the law firm, she was charged with serving as a liaison between the city and fledgling businesses, seeking to help encourage Chicago economic development. Marriage: 28 years old, married 3 October, 1992 to Barack Obama, 31 years old, (born 4 August, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii, lawyer and community organizer) at Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, Illinois. Michelle Robinson first met Barack Obama when he came to work as a summer associate in June of 1989 at Sidley & Austin, where she was already working as an attorney. When he returned to Cambridge, Massachusetts to complete Harvard Law School (graduated 1990), they continue to correspond and date. They became engaged in 1991. Their first home was an apartment in the Hyde Park section of Chicago. Barack Obama taught at the University of Chicago law school and worked at a small civil rights law firm. Children: Two daughters; Malia Ann (born 4 July, 1998) and Natasha “Sasha (born 7 June, 2001). Both girls are students at Sidwell Friends in Washington, D.C. *Michelle Obama is the first First Lady to have given birth in the 21st century Occupation after Marriage: Assistant Commissioner of Planning and Development, in the office of the Mayor of Chicago, (1992-1993). Michelle Obama was working in this position at the time of her marriage. Executive Director of Public Allies Chicago, (1993-1996) Michelle Obama was the founding director of the Chicago branch of this organization, which seeks to identify potential community leaders among young people from all backgrounds, levels of education and professional experiences and then to train them to assume leadership of both established and fledgling organizations which serve various constituencies in their communities or region. As the founder of the Chicago branch of the organization, which soon became part of the Clinton Administration’s AmeriCorps, Michelle Obama was a highly successful fundraiser and executive, helping launch Public Allies successfully. Associate Dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago, (1996-2002), Michelle Obama worked during her pregnancy and after the birth of her two daughters. From her job at Public Allies she went into the employ of the University of Chicago. In her first job there, she increased rates of voluntarism between the student body and the local neighborhood bordering the university. Executive Director for community affairs at the University of Chicago Hospitals (2002-2005) and Executive Vice President for community and external affairs (2005-2008) For the next three years she worked as the and then as its in these two latter roles, she created a network of interchange between the medical staff and the local community, increasing voluntarism in each sector with individuals from the other sector, with doctors and other medical professionals lending their aid and services to area clinics, and also reviewing how the hospital’s research might better serve the medical issues and problems uniquely faced by local residents. Initially leery of her husband’s ambition to enter politics because of its instability, she campaigned for him during his failed 2000 race for U.S. Congress and his successful one for the U.S. Senate in 2004. Michelle Obama continued to work full-time and raise her daughters in Chicago while her husband worked as a Senator in Washington and returned home on weekends and recesses. Michelle Obama served on several boards, including TreeHouse Foods, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Presidential Campaign and Inauguration: Through the latter months of 2007 leading up to the state primaries and caucuses of the 2008 presidential campaign, Michelle Obama continued to work, reducing her hours at the University of Chicago Medical Center while increasing the days she spent speaking to groups throughout the country. She initially limited her absences from home to day trips and then eventually to trips involving one-overnight away from home per week, in order to maintain her responsibilities as mother to her two young daughters. In October 2007, she participated in the first forum ever held which gathered nearly all the spouses of both Democratic and Republican candidates running for the presidency, at the Women’s Conference in Long Beach, California, hosted by California’s First Lady Maria Shriver. As the primaries ensued during the winter and spring of 2008, Michelle Obama took an increasingly active role, speaking to voters in different states about her husband but also drawing experiences from her own life that spoke directly to the goals of her husband’s potential presidency, finding a personal link to her audiences. Spontaneous remarks she made at Wisconsin campaign event in February 2008, about being proud of her country “for the first time” were interpreted negatively by some Republican media commentators and Cindy McCain, wife of the Republican candidate. Five months later, however, incumbent First Lady Laura Bush defended Mrs. Obama, stating, “I think she probably meant I'm 'more proud,' you know, is what she really meant. I mean, I know that, and that's one of the things you learn and that's one of the really difficult parts both of running for president and for being the spouse of the president, and that is, everything you say is looked at and in many cases misconstrued.” The incident had no significant affect on the election. Michelle Obama also delivered a stirring speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, which won overwhelming praise from the media and public, as reflected in polls. Although she offered her opinion at times on the campaign strategy, she emphasized that she was not a policy advisor. When Barack Obama was elected president in November of 2008, he thanked his wife for her sacrifices to his career and his reliance on her support. Through the campaign, he frequently referred to her as “the rock” which grounded him and their family. Tremendous media attention and public interest increased on Michelle Obama’s clothing as the weeks from Election Day approached Inauguration Day, with sometimes hyperbolic predictions of how she would seek to set a new national style. More importantly would be the symbolism of her statements about making clothing purchases from popular stores of items at reasonable prices; this conveyed the new First Lady’s sense of conscientiousness about, and empathy for the increasing number of American citizens who found their home ownership threatened with bank foreclosures, loss of job or job security, decreased or lost health care and retirement benefits, and plummeting retirement savings. During the swearing-in ceremony of her husband, Michelle Obama held the historic and fragile Bible which had been used by President Abraham Lincoln for his presidential oath. Most significant of all the events, in terms of Michelle Obama’s intentions, was her foregoing a traditional women’s event at which an incoming First Lady was traditionally honored the day before the Inauguration; instead, she and the president-elect hosted “a day of service,” encouraging the millions of visitors to Washington for the Inaugural, as well as around the nation, to commit to volunteer service in their community. Forecasting her own agenda as First Lady to create a national voluntary service program, she emphasized in her videotaped message about the day that it was her hope such commitments would continue past January 19th and be ongoing. First Lady: 2009, January 20 - current incumbency 45 years old In her first weeks as First Lady, Michelle Obama has affirmed that her personal priority is the care of her two daughters. Although both are enrolled in school locally and live full-time at the White House with their parents, they are in a new city with new friends, and suddenly living a life where the most routine aspects of childhood are scrutinized by the press and public. The first manifestation of this public interest was a toy company which created dolls named after her daughters. After the First Lady expressed her dismay, the company decided to discontinue the line. In terms of the areas of public issues she intends to focus her attention, Michelle Obama has identified three: helping working mothers find balance between family and employment commitments, providing necessary support for American military families, and encouraging voluntarism in community service. In her first weeks, the First Lady also made good on her promise to fully learn and integrate herself into her new community of Washington, D.C. She began with a working lunch with the city’s mayor and his wife, visits to schools and drop-bys and speeches at the Department of Education and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Coming to the Cabinet Department headquarters were the first of her intended visits to all of the other executive branch divisions. She is making these trips to introduce herself as a personal representative of the new Administration and provide a sense of connection to the thousands of civil service federal employees, emphasizing that they work in concert for the common goals. This is an unprecedented effort by a First Lady. Not since the 1940’s when Eleanor Roosevelt hosted several large receptions for women federal workers has a First Lady reached out in such a manner. In her remarks at HHS, Mrs. Obama emphasized that she was there to listen and interact; this recalls the “eyes and ears” role played by Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Rosalynn Carter as they made frequent trips throughout the country meeting and speaking with citizens, hearing their concerns and problems directly and reporting their reactions from such fact-finding missions back to the President. Updated February 5, 2009 Posted Tuesday, March 24th 2009 at 1:15PM by: GODDESS SAPPHIRE STAR

Being a Goddess Is Hard Work!

Being a goddess is a lot of work. I have to replenish myself daily. There is a way to walk, a way to talk, and in the midst of all of this Istill have to stay true myself. But the goddess within has been trying to reveal herself to me for so long, and now that I know about my inner self, I can't turn around. There is a saying that I live by, and it simply says, "when you know, you know." And today I know who I am, that's the easy part. Now the work comes in trying to nurture that goddess, and let her majesty become a part of the rest of me. So to all you up and discovering goddesses like myself, you may feel a little overwhelmed with so much truth upon you all at one time. I just wanted you to know that you are not alone! I get overwhelmed too sometimes! But it's by divine order that I am in the place and space in time that I am in! And I embrace the goddess within me, most of the time any way! I hope you will continue to embrace your goddess! Drop me a line and let me know how it's going, I would love to hear from you!

THEY CALL ME MOTHER GODDESS !

They call me Mother Goddess.

With this being said, I feel inclined to write this post and dedicate it to all Goddesses.

And Goddesses who called me Mother.

Being Mother means a lot to me, words such as loving, kind, and nurturing come to mind.Here at GBG we have come to know quite a few women, I didn't realize how many hurting women there really were in the world. Women that are hurting from broken spirits, physically and mentally.

Those who are familiar with our organization know that this is a well meaning, necessary mission that we are trying to pursue,with helping women discover who they truly are. This is what we're about. But it's not easy being mother !

Every day I would pray, God we must help these women, alot of them are so lost, that they don't even know what they want. We all need help sometimes along the way. Including Mother Goddesses !

So God brought forth daughters.

Being Mother Goddess means keeping peace in the house even when you don't have the strength to do so. It means you're a good listener to all those who call you mother and still you must remain unbiased.Mother means that you will be looked upon for quidance, support and giving encouragement. Most of all, mother has aways got to understand.

It's not easy being mother !

Mother is not God, but is human.

When my daughter passed two years ago, I knew that someday I would miss being her mother and I wouldn't be able see her again. To this day its still hard to accept this.

But God has blessed me with many daughters that I have come to know.

Just as I would love my daughter, I feel the same towards them, I gave them my love. God told me to and this was in my heart.

Whenever my daughter left home, I always was there for her return, heaven was waiting in my arms.

So I want to say, don't give up on love. Dont be afraid of what you feel, I know that in time love will heal. I'll be there for you, no matter what you go through, It's only love that can free your soul.

God has given me the wisdom to give and it shall be given, so I'll always have love for all my daughters and I'll always be there for their return.

Yes, they call me Mother Goddess, But it's not easy being mother !

Mother is only human just like daughters.

Change Is It For The Better?

I have recently had to experience a lot of changes in the women I have had the honor to associate with. More or less we've parted company and gone our separate ways. And as much as it saddens me sometimes to have to let go of people that I've grown so fond of, people I have attached emotional ties to; I have to remember that nothing happens in GODs world by mistake. And because HE has seen fit to remove people from my space, I have to begin to look forward to the new women he will put in my path. And as I let go of the old, I also have to ask what did I learn from this relationship? How can I grow from this experience? And I will thank HIM for the opportunity to have had that person in my life for however brief the moment was. For without that experience, that relationship, that friendship, my growing would not have been as significant as it had become! So to those who have come into my world and are no gone, I want to say THANK YOU! Life is a much better place for me now that I have met you! I hope that I have added something to your life, because you have certainly added something to mine!

What is love? Baby, Don't Hurt Me!

This is something that was shared with me awhile ago. It is good "Food for Thought."

Can you raed tihs? Olny srmat poelpe can. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig, huh? Yaeh, and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt.

What an incredible mind God gave us humans - eh? Scientists estimate that the human brain calculates roughly 100 trillion calculations per second! So no wonder we can burn through a paragraph without even needing all the letters. We actually have the mental capacity to 'fix' the letters in each word so it ends up sounding right in our minds.

Ah - but then there are the times when we often turn off our brains because a word or concept comes along that we just can't get our minds around.

And that word or concept would be...Trigonometry? Nope.....Physics? Nah.

Rocket Science? Piece of cake actually - compared to this subject, Goddesses.

LOVE... Wouldn't you agree? Like the paragraph above, it oftentimes is a jumbled mess...but one that even our awesome brains can't figure out. Think about it. I love Monster Drinks, I love Rock-n-Roll, I love sunny days, and I love my wife. If you Google 'definition: love,' you'll get around 50,900,000 returns.

Exactly. That's why the extremely smart folks called the Ancient Greeks had four different words for love - so they could tell the difference and not end up in an emotional ditch because of all the confusion. They made sure that when you said you 'love' someone, there were clear lines between sexual attraction, friendship, or even a non-emotional commitment to seek someone's highest good.

Have you ever been in the emotional ditch? Yeah, me too. Probably because you said you loved someone - meaning you had strong feelings for them as a person and you wanted the best for them. Then they said they loved you - meaning as long as you made them happy, were good looking, or put out physically for them. Am I wrong?

Let me offer the true definition of love from the Author of love.

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God's law.

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your selfish nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in Love.

The Four Loves: agape | storge | philia | eros......

Peace, Love and Blessings,

Knowing When To Walk Away

I've been listening to all the news and gossip about Chris Brown and Rihanna. And my humanitarian side is always for the underdog, in this case it's Chris Brown. As I've read the gossip, the personal statements, etc. I was reminded of a time in my life where I pushed men to the point where they just couldn't walk away. I wouldn't let them, it was me who needed to walk away, but I was so intent on having my say and my way that the man eventually did what he had to do. Now I'm not saying that Rihanna did any of this, but we as women are so use the man being the abuser. In this day and time, women have learned how to be pretty abusive. In either case it's not right. You see I became who I was because of the abuse I had to suffer through before I found my feminine powers. We are not as weak as we let on. And those that are weak, it's a figment of your imagination. Now when I got mad and spit on that man, his first reaction was to slap the taste out of my mouth. And believe it or not when he slapped me, I spit on him again. And of course, the fight was on and popping from there. And yes I was young, and the things I was taught about relationships and men was from the streets. That still didn't make it right. Now I imagine a lot of women have a lot to say about my opinion, please feel free to express your point of view at any given time. I would love to hear it, after all there is always two side to every coin! Peace!

THE GODDESS OF WEALTH

Theres a GODDESS for every spectrum in life, a Goddess of the elements such as fire and rain. A Goddess came into the existence since the beginning of time.

Mother Earth is a Goddess, so are the many Goddesses that are still worshiped and praised all over the world, such as the Goddess of Wind, Oya, also known as the Goddess of change to Africa and there's Venus, the Roman Goddess of love and beauty.

Using tiny boats to launch from the shores, Brazilian women make offerings of food and flowers to a beloved Yoruban ocean goddess who they credit with helping them heal their lives, her name is, Yemaya. There is also the most famous Hawaiian goddess, her legend comes to life on Hawaii's Big Island, where it is said she lives in an active volcano, Pele is her name.

Although the Jewish religion does not practice the personification of God, the tradition of mystical Judaism has long identified the feminine nature of God as an "indwelling presence." "Shekinah.

I pictured a goddess, Lakshumi, the Hindu goddess of fortune.

All of these goddesses, archetypes, are among many and are spoken and referred to constantly in cultures all over the world.

This should not be a mystery about Goddesses, nor is it the first time you've heard of one.

You are a Goddess !

A Goddess is your best friend, and you are that person !

In Goddess Mode

So I get up and go outside, start my car so it can warm up, now we're all ready to go and what do I see? My car has a flat. I was so furious, not at the car, but at myself because I saw this tire getting low the day before, and I just ignored it thinking I would take care of it the next day. Now it's 7 am and I've got to get the kids to school, and there is no one around to help me out. So I get into Goddess Mode....... I pop the trunk and make sure my spare is still good, and I change my tire. Now it's been at least 15 years since I've had to actually get on the ground and hike the car up and change the tire. And I know most of you Goddesses probably have road side assistance or a good man or husband you can call on. But what are you going to do when you're in a situation like I was in? I'm single, don't have a man right now, can't afford road side assistance, my money has to go in too many other directions. So I did what comes naturally for me, I resolve the probelm by changing the tire myself. And I had one of my daughters outside and she helped me change the tire.

So when it's time to get into Goddess Mode are you ready? We don't all have the luxury to have someone to call on at a moments notice. And I've always had to be more independent than most. Because of the choices that I've made in life, people tend to judge me or put unnecessary demands on me that I'm not going to bother to attempt to meet. I think that's what makes people call me a "strong black woman," and I don't see the strength in me that everyone else sees. I see determination to be the person that I feel that I'm meant to be, not the woman you or anyone else may want me to be. I have to be able to look myself in the mirror everyday, so what I do during the course of a day, what I say to people during the course of a day, the decisions that I make during the course of a day, I have to be able to live with the consequences of these actions. So when I get into Goddess Mode, I'm just doing what needs to be done!

Check out your Goddess Mode, and if you don't have one, it's only because you didn't know you have one. All Goddesses have a Goddess Mode. I'd love to hear about yours sometimes!

Goddess of Love

Do we currently reflect Valentine's Day the way it was meant to be celebrated? Valentine's Day is expressed with gifts of chocolates, lovely cards, and engagement rings? What is the real story behind this highly-rated celebration? I wonder if a Goddess had something to do with Valentine's Day? Well, I started looking for information about Valentine's Day and this is what I found out for us, Goddesses.

It is said to have began in the Middle Ages. Some say the day is named for a bishop named Valentine, who was stationed in the Roman Empire. Okay.....Bishop Valentine took pity on soldiers who were forbidden to marry or have a sweetheart by Emperor Claudius II. The Bishop began marrying the soldiers and was soon found out and jailed.

The Emperor tried to convert Bishop Valentine into worshiping the Roman Gods and the Bishop tried to convert the Emperor to Christianity. Both failed and the Bishop was sentenced to be executed around February 24, 270 A.D.

There is another twist to this story also. It is said that Bishop Valentine fell in love with his jailer and sent her a love note signed "from your Valentine." An air of romance surrounded his situation and those who knew about this romance spread it throughout England and France and Bishop Valentine soon became Saint Valentine.

The common symbols of Valentine’s Day today are cupids, hearts, roses, teddy bears, and words of love and adoration. Children exchange valentine cards and adults have continued this tradition of card giving which makes this day, next to Christmas, the second largest card-sending holiday of the year.

Cupids bows and arrows represent the Roman myth. Cupid was the son of Venus, the Goddess of love. The cupid's arrow would strike the unsuspecting desired person making him or her fall in love.

Yes, there is a Goddess connection to Valentine's Day
Venus the Goddess of Love!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Goddess YaVon

A Goddess Growing

Goddesses I'm growing! Working with such wonderful women as I have since being apart of Goddesses Blessing Goddesses has allowed me to grow in a way I never expected. You see being the mother of such a large family, and being a single mother of such a large family, I am use to telling people what to do. And I'm used to having to be more like a drill sergeant, telling who to get up and do what and do it now, you know what I mean. So in the beginning, I was doing the same thiing with the Goddess that I work so closely with. And I must tell you, they work with me with such grace and humility, and they know that it's just my way, and they still love me just as I am. I couldn't ask for any more that what they give me so unconditionally!

But I've come to realize that if I want a better relationship with these beautiful women, I have to learn to communicate differently. So I've been slowly changing the way I conversate, and I must admit it is extremely hard! But I'm trying! And that's the most important part!.

So Goddesses if you've come to a growing point in your life, in whatever relationship you are in, embrace it! It's a wonderful feeling, and a wonderful place to be!

All The Single Ladies

Goddesses, it's almost Valentine's Day. And some of you might be like me, single. Now we don't care why you're single, but this is just to remind you that you can show yourself some love. You don't have to wait on a man to buy you a box of candy, or bring you a gift. Love begins with loving yourself first. Last year I treated myself to a white Topaz ring, I've only worn it a few times, and I'm not that big on wearing jewelry. I was feeling a little lonely, still going through the mourning of my now defunct marriage. So instead of feeling sorry for myself, I decided to be good to me and I bought the ring. I felt ten feet tall once I purchased it, and when I put it on and wore for a few days I felt even better. And I even went so far as to show it off to my friends and co-workers. Of course they did ask me "who" bought me such a nice gift. And I had the pleasure of telling them how I decided to treat myself to something, how I decided to show myself some love.

So here's to all the single ladies out there! It's time to show yourself some love! It doesn't have to be anything big, just put yourself in the man's shoes. If you had a man, what would you like him to buy you for Valentine's Day. Now that you've got your list, go and purchase something on that list for yourself, because you love yourself.

And just in case no one has told you that they love you:

I Love You Very Much, xoxoxo

Some Open- Door Goddesses To Remember

Some Open-Door Goddesses to Remember

Let us remember the Goddesses throughout history that paved the way for us. Their contributions to American life, standing on their mothers' shoulders while creating and building foundations that would be unreconized had it not been for their profound impact. They shaped the contours of betterment for America. Sometimes they helped to change its destiny that was orchrestrated, and predominately designed to benefit men. They were expected to be quiet in the churches, work and home, and were prisoners in all aspects of American life.

Since the European settlement in the New World, women have always been prominently involved in the developments and growth for our great nation, but were expected to not have a voice. Actions and circumstances changed throughout time, and opportunities presented itself for the brave to step forward.What resonated within their souls? Was it the injustice that they saw and witnessed? However, some were called witches and were burned and killed for speaking up or out on causes they felt strongly about. No one knows the countless ones that died for challenging the systems that men set forth.How much time and how many lives were actually wasted? All we know of are the few, that have been presented in our history books.

But what and who inspired those few? I am moved to note their great contributions to our American life and culture, as we have come to know of it today. Their courageous efforts should never go unnoticed and should be remembered. Always. They opened doors for many, so that we could have a better life today.

In the weeks ahead, I will highlight these brave and powerful women that some can call Goddess in her own way. I call this, "Goddesses, Voices of the Past ." For they opened doors that were closed, with words they spoke or had written. Words have power : ( note the years in between )1638: Anne Hutchinson, her interpretations of theology challenged its system therefore spoke on it and questioned it.1650: Anne Bradstreet, was the earliest American Poet, published her first poem.1769-70: The Daughters of Liberty Support the Non importation Agreement, for political reform, family life and equal rights.1773: Phillis Wheatley, first book of poems by a Black American.1776: Abigail Adams, expressed, Remember The Ladies, speaking out on equal rights.1790: Judith Sargent Stevens Murray, argued for equal education for women.1792: Mary Wollstonecraft published "Vindication of Rights of Women.1818: Emma Willard, asked Taxpayers to Support the Education of Females.1829: Fanny Wright, is The First Female Public Speaker1833: Prudence Crandall's First School for African-American Girls, also this year, the Female Anti-Slavery Society Of Philadelphia was founded to bring about social change.

During this time abolitionism became an overtly political movement that the American women participated. They gained experience and connections and drew in mobilizing for other causes including their own.Slavery made them aware and conscious of the debilitation of poverty, the injustice of their own position in society.This gave birth to fights for rights of their own. Also this same year, Lydia Maria Child published the first antislavery book in America.The name of it was, "Appeal in favor of that class of Americans called Africans. While today some doors remain closed to women, as promised I will continue to open the doors of this knowledge of women, (Goddesses ) that opened doors that were closed during their time.

Goddesses It's Time To Shine

I've recently had to take a good look at myself as a goddess. Realizing that as our movement grows people will quite possibly begin to pay attention to how I carry myself, how I walk, how I talk, how I live. But although I've been a goddess from birth, I have not always carrying myself in such high esteem, it was something that I grew into it. I've learned a lot about who I am in these past 50 years of my life. I've come to discover that a goddess comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. Not all goddesses talk alike, walk alike, and live the same type of lives. Some have more than others, although I pray to my Creator that we be allowed to provide some balance to that one in the near future.

I'd like to take this time to invite you to our website and click on one of the newsletters or all of the newsletters and read about the goddess of the month. Each of those women grew into the goddess that she had become. All have gone through some form of struggle, but grew from them. They had love for their fellow man, were not judgemental, and was always of service in some shape form or fashion.

So I'd like to suggest that even if you don't quite feel like a goddess yet, come and join us. Let GBG help you bring out the goddess in you. It doesn't matter what you look like, talk like or where you live or your living circustances. We are hear to help you grow into the goddess that is just waiting for you.

Remember if nothing changes, everything stays the same. Goddesses it's time to shine!